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Swamp white oak grows best in full sun in moist to wet, deep, acidic soils. Development of a 2-layer root system allows it to grow well in areas that are flooded in spring but markedly dry in summer. Young trees of swamp white oak are tolerant of light shade but become more characteristic of full sun with maturity. Swamp white oak usually is a ...
Swamp White Oak is a long-lived medium-sized deciduous tree native to North America. Scientifically known as Quercus bicolor , it reaches heights of 60-80’ in full sun and wet or medium moist soil.
10 lip 2024 · Swamp white oak is a rugged tree native to much of the United States, from Maine to Florida and westward to Minnesota and Texas. To identify a swamp white oak from other oaks, it has long 5 to 7-inch leaves with rounded, shallow lobes. It has dark green leaves with gray to white downy undersides.
Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) is a mediumsized tree of the north central and northeastern mixed forests. It is found in lowlands, along edges of streams, and in swamps subject to flooding. It is rapid growing and long lived, reaching 300 to 350 years.
Quercus palustris (Pin Oak or Swamp Oak) is a medium sized, deciduous tree, ideal for parklands, large gardens or avenues. Native to North America, it was introduced to Great Britain in the early 1800s.
The swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) is an excellent tree for Nebraska. Swamp white oak is actually a lowland tree and is native throughout most of the northeastern United States and as far west as Iowa and south to Arkansas. While swamp white oak prefers rich deep wet to even poorly drained soils, it also does well on dryer, compacted sites.
Swamp white oak is a striking tree with attractive peeling bark, which is especially prevalent on young trees. The lustrous, lobed leaves have a two-tone appearance, dark green on top with a silvery-white underside.
